Address Management, Auditing, Best Practices, Building Regulations, Carpentry, Communication Skills, Concrete, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Safety, Contract Management, Corrective Action, Driver's License, High School Diploma, Hospital/Healthcare Construction, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Leadership, Masonry, OSHA, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Quality Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Safety Standards, Schedule Development, Team Lead/Manager, Writing Skills
$5,000 Signing Bonus
JOB SUMMARY
Ferguson Construction is a leading general contracting and construction management firm with over 100 years of industry expertise. We handle a diverse range of projects, including industrial, commercial, healthcare, and institutional buildings. Our reputation for excellence is built on our comprehensive services, including in-house design and self-performing key trades such as concrete, masonry, steel erection, carpentry, and sheet metal.
The Lead Foreman takes on a broader leadership role, managing larger crews or more complex tasks, ensuring high-quality work, coordinating schedules, handling resources and materials, and addressing more advanced challenges on-site. This position has greater decision-making authority and is more involved in project coordination and leadership.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversee a larger or more diverse crew, including multiple trades, workers, and subcontractors.
- Provide direction and guidance, ensuring all workers understand their roles and responsibilities for the day.
- Foster team collaboration and ensures that everyone is working towards the same project goals.
- Works closely with the Superintendent or Project Manager to develop and adjust schedules based on project progress and any delays.
- Ensure that all crew members are following the schedule and that tasks are being completed in the proper sequence.
- Oversee the quality of the work being performed, making sure that it meets or exceeds industry standards, local codes, and client specifications.
- Troubleshoot and resolve quality issues in real-time, providing corrective action when necessary.
- Coordinate with inspectors or engineers to ensure that work passes inspections or meets required compliance standards.
- Take a more active role in ensuring that safety standards are met on-site, conducting safety audits and implementing corrective actions when safety violations are identified.
- Lead safety meetings or briefings, ensuring that the crew is up to date on the latest safety regulations and practices.
- Manages the day-to-day distribution of materials, tools, and equipment, ensuring that all items are in good working condition and ready for use.
- Identifies potential shortages in materials or equipment and works with management to address these issues before they cause delays.
- Prepare detailed reports for upper management, tracks project milestones, and updates schedules
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION
- High School diploma or GED.
- Must possess valid driver's license.
- Minimum 6-8 years of supervisory experience in construction.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Knowledge of construction safety regulations and best practices.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., OSHA, NCCER)
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